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AAP’s survival a vital win for the industry

The proposed purchase of AAP Newswire announced this afternoon is a crucial recognition of the vital role AAP plays in the Australian media ecosystem, says MEAA, the union for Australia’s journalists ...

Arts package must not leave out support for workers

The rumoured release of a specific rescue package for the arts and cultural sector impacted by COVID-19 must include income support for workers in the sector ...

War on journalism still raging a year after AFP raids

One year on from police raids of the home and offices of journalists, there has been unsatisfactory progress on press freedom in Australia, says the union and industry advocate for Australia’s journalists ...

MEAA letter to the US Ambassador over attacks on journalists

MEAA wrote to complain about repeated attacks on journalists, including Australian news crews, during the protests across the US in response to the killing of George Floyd ...

Submission to the Senate inquiry into COVID-19

This submission canvasses: •  the impacts of COVID-19 on the arts, entertainment and media industries •  the impact of government measures to address the health risks associated with COVID-19 •  government measures implemented to sustain incomes and employment through the health crisis •  steps MEAA considers critical to rescuing the ...

News Corp cuts are a massive blow to communities

MEAA, the union for Australia’s journalists, says the closure of mastheads and the job losses announced by News Corp Australia this morning represent a huge loss for communities in regional and suburban Australia ...

No charges but laws that criminalise journalism remain

MEAA, the union for Australia’s journalists, welcomes the news that the Australian Federal Police has ruled out laying charges against News Corporation journalist Annika Smethurst ...

MEAA seeks answers on government support claims

The union for Australian arts and entertainment workers has today lodged Freedom of Information applications seeking details of government claims that it is supporting the sectors during the coronavirus pandemic to the tune of up to $10 billion ...
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